NHTSA Recall 18V381000: Inflator module (air bags)
Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,507 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ferrari 458.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V381000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 61 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | June 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, and FF vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-018.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V381000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.